Midwifery education in Bangladesh: An in-depth analysis through a systematic review

Ryan Fraser; Terri Downer; Florin Oprescu

doi:10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101661

Back

Midwifery education in Bangladesh: An in-depth analysis through a systematic review

Journal article

Open access

Peer reviewed

Midwifery education in Bangladesh: An in-depth analysis through a systematic review

Ryan Fraser, Terri Downer and Florin Oprescu

Women and Birth, Vol.37(5), pp.1-10

2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101661

Appears in UniSC Supported Open Access Outputs

Files and links (1)

pdf

1-s2.0-S1871519224001215-main561.26 kBDownload View

Published Version Open Access CC BY V4.0

Abstract

midwifery

education

Bangladesh

Global Standards for Midwifery Education

systematic literature review

Background While midwifery education in Bangladesh has expanded since its establishment in 2013, there is little information available about the quality of education. The aim of this project was to analyse the literature related to midwifery education in Bangladesh in reference to the Global Standards for Midwifery Education. Methods A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science and Scopus databases. A search using keywords was conducted in January 2024. Abstracts were screened against inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and grouped into the Global Standards for Midwifery Education for analytical purposes. Results A total of 14 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the study. There was a combination of quantitative (n = 1), qualitative (n = 8) and mixed method studies (n = 5). Key themes included a lack of professional recognition, limited learning and economic resources and sociocultural barriers for students. The implementation of an accreditation tool, upskilling of educators and an improved comprehensive curriculum were found to have positive impacts. This review highlights the progress in midwifery education in Bangladesh in the last decade as there is advancement towards enhancing educator knowledge and programme quality assessment. Some challenges remain such as the limited autonomy and professional acknowledgement, inadequate educational resources, poor financial support, as well as social and cultural barriers. Conclusion Interventions designed to address these issues are needed to enhance midwifery education in Bangladesh, with a long-term view of contributing to improvements in maternal and neonatal health.

Details

Title: Midwifery education in Bangladesh: An in-depth analysis through a systematic review
Authors: Ryan Fraser (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health
Terri Downer - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Midwifery
Florin Oprescu - University of the Sunshine Coast
Publication details: Women and Birth, Vol.37(5), pp.1-10
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date published: 2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101661
ISSN: 1878-1799
Copyright note: © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Australian College of Midwives. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Organisation Unit: Engage Research Lab; School of Health - Midwifery; School of Health - Public Health
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991050795802621
Output Type: Journal article

Metrics

5 File views/ downloads

75 Record Views